Ryobi Technologies, Inc. · Recalled
CPSC, Ryobi Technologies, Inc. Announce Recall of Hammer Drills
The on-off trigger can stick, or the lock-on button can jam, posing a risk of physical injury to consumers.
- Units
- About 6,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $50
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
Only RYOBI brand hammer drills with model number HD501 are included in the recall. Model number HD501K may appear on the packaging of this product. "RYOBI" and the model number appear on the side of the drill. The drills have blue plastic housings, black triggers with yellow lock-on buttons, and yellow/orange gear-shift dials on the side. The drills are equipped with an accessory front-end handle that includes a depth gauge, and were sold in a gray plastic case.
The file
- Sold at
- Home improvement retailers sold the hammer drills nationwide, from late December 2001 through January 2002, for about $50.
- Product type
- Drills & Bits
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Ryobi Technologies, Inc. (RTI), of Anderson, S.C.
Incident log
CPSC and RTI have not received any reports of injuries or incidents involving these hammer drills. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the hammer drills immediately and return them to the place where purchased to receive a full refund.
For additional information, contact RTI at (800) 867-9624 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated MAY 09 2002; last revised SEP 12 2025.
